Briefing from Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ihor Skybiuk, Yevhenii Khmara, and Pavlo Palisa. We discussed in detail the challenges we are facing now because of Russia’s tactics of ballistic missile strikes, and our ability to counter this tactic, both at the military and diplomatic levels. We identified solutions and technological steps, as well as asymmetric measures that can give Ukraine greater protection.
There was a briefing on the situation at the front, primarily in the areas of Slovyansk and Kostiantynivka, and also on the situation with the maritime export corridor – what has already been done in this area and what action plan is still to be implemented. I am grateful to all the warriors and units involved in carrying out our plan of long-range sanctions against Russia for its war. Our mid-range strikes operation against Russian forces and positions in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, including our Crimea, is ongoing. We updated the list of top priorities for mid-range strikes. I instructed the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strengthen information-sharing and coordination with military leadership in the countries of our region. The teams at Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and the Office will work with our partners in Europe who can help with the supply of air defense missiles.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is preparing a number of systemic changes that will, among other things, allow for a clearer assessment of the situation on the front line, a more rapid response to changes in the situation, and greater opportunities for brigades to respond effectively to Russian assault activity. Thank you to all the units that are truly holding Ukraine’s positions and preventing the occupier’s army from achieving the objectives set for it by Russia’s political leadership. Glory to Ukraine!
— @ZelenskyyUa Jul 30, 2026
